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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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